How to Pick the Golden Knights vs. Capitals Game with Odds, Spread, Betting Line and Stats – November 17

Published 12:46 pm Saturday, November 16, 2024

Whether you’re wanting to place a single bet or have your eyes set on putting together a parlay, Sunday’s game at 8:00 PM ET between the Vegas Golden Knights and the Washington Capitals features a variety of betting options. Before the puck drops, check out our best bets for this contest.

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Golden Knights vs. Capitals Picks

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Total Pick

Pick OU: Over 6 (model projecting 7.1 goals)

  • A total of 14 Vegas games this season have gone over Sunday’s over/under of 6 goals.
  • In Washington’s 16 games this season, 12 have finished with more goals than Sunday’s total of 6.
  • The total for this game (6) is 2.3 less than the combined scoring averages for the Golden Knights (4.12) and Capitals (4.19).
  • The 5.9 goals per game these two teams concede are 0.1 less than the over/under set for this contest.

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Moneyline Pick

Golden Knights Moneyline: -142

  • The Golden Knights have gone 10-3 this season when favored on the moneyline.
  • Vegas is 6-1 (winning 85.7% of its games) when playing with moneyline odds of -142 or shorter.
  • Based on the moneyline in this matchup, the Golden Knights’ implied win probability is 58.7%.

Capitals Moneyline: +120

  • Washington has six wins when playing as the moneyline underdog this season (which has happened nine times).
  • The Capitals have four victories in games with moneyline odds of +120 or longer (in six chances).
  • Washington’s implied probability to win is 45.5% based on its moneyline odds.

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Score Prediction

Prediction:
Vegas 4, Washington 3

Golden Knights Points Leaders

  • Jack Eichel is one of Vegas’ top contributors this season with 27 points. He has averaged 0.3 goals per game, shooting 10.4%.
  • Mark Stone is another of Vegas’ major contributors currently with 21 total points (six goals and 15 assists) to his name.
  • Vegas’ scoring effort is aided by Ivan Barbashev’s 21 points. He’s contributed nine assists.
  • In the 12 games Adin Hill has played this season, his save percentage is .886, 48th in the league.

Capitals Points Leaders

  • Dylan Strome is a key offensive option for Washington, with 24 points this season. He has put up five goals and 19 assists in 16 games.
  • Alexander Ovechkin has made a major impact for Washington this season with 20 points, thanks to 10 goals and 10 assists.
  • Washington’s Connor McMichael has 19 points, courtesy of 12 goals (first on team) and seven assists (seventh).
  • Logan Thompson has a 7-0-1 record this season, with a .906 save percentage (24th in the league). In 8 games, he has 213 saves, and has allowed 22 goals (2.7 goals against average).

Golden Knights’ Schedule

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Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/11/2024 Hurricanes L 5-2 Home +121
11/13/2024 Ducks W 3-2 Away -238
11/15/2024 Utah Hockey Club W 4-2 Away -127
11/17/2024 Capitals Home -142
11/20/2024 Maple Leafs Away
11/21/2024 Senators Away
11/23/2024 Canadiens Away

Capitals’ Schedule

Date Opponent Score Home/Away Moneyline
11/9/2024 Blues W 8-1 Away -132
11/13/2024 Maple Leafs L 4-3 Home -148
11/15/2024 Avalanche W 5-2 Away +146
11/17/2024 Golden Knights Away +120
11/18/2024 Utah Hockey Club Away
11/21/2024 Avalanche Home
11/23/2024 Devils Home

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Vegas vs. Washington Game Info

  • Date: Sunday, November 17, 2024
  • Time: 8:00 PM ET
  • How to watch on TV: NHL Network
  • Live Stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
  • Location: Paradise, Nevada
  • Venue: T-Mobile Arena

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